World Cup qualification
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Serbia shocks Portugal in World Cup
Alexander Mitrovic of Serbia celebrates victory over Portugal.
Photo: Armando Franca / AP / DPA
Seville / Lisbon Spain and Serbia have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Spain beat Sweden 1-0 (0-0) to advance to the playoffs.
Portugal secured a home ticket against Serbia in stoppage time, shaking after 1: 2 (1: 1) seconds.
The Spaniards dominated the match in front of their own fans, led by German referee Felix Breich. Alvaro Morata scored in the 86th minute. Sweden played without star striker Slaton Ibrahimovic in the starting line-up, and rarely radiated danger. Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig missed the best chance (40).
Greece beat Kosovo 1: 1 (1: 0) in the second match of Group B. Amir Rahmani (76) equalized with the opening goal of Jorgos Masouras (44).
Portugal took the lead early on, thanks to former Munich-based Renato Sanchez (second). The Serbs put pressure on Dusan Tadic to equalize (33). Alexander Mitrovic in Serbia delights at stoppage time. Ireland secured third place in Group A with a 3-0 (0-0) win over Luxembourg.
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